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  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energy Storage

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  • Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) rely on ethylene-carbonate (EC)-based electrolytes to form a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on carbon anodes.
  • This SEI layer passivates side reactions but its continuous growth during long-term cycling degrades battery performance and lifespan.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel anode protection mechanism for LIBs that avoids permanent SEI formation.
  • To enhance LIB performance and longevity by minimizing electrolyte consumption and SEI growth.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated a new anode protection strategy involving reversible reorganization of electrolyte components at the electrode-electrolyte interface.
  • Explored the formation and disappearance of transient protective surface layers on the anode in response to changes in cell potential.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a reversible surface layer formation on the anode that protects it without requiring a permanent SEI.
  • The transient layer disappears upon removal of applied potential, preventing continuous SEI growth.

Conclusions:

  • The developed mechanism significantly reduces the need for a permanent SEI layer on carbon anodes in LIBs.
  • This approach offers a promising pathway to substantially improve the performance and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries.